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GA HB1053
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joyce Chandler
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AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "Organization" under Georgia's runaway and homeless youth services law to cover nonprofits serving children who have a history of running away, are at risk of involvement with the juvenile justice or child welfare system, or have been placed by a parent or legal guardian — not just those currently runaway or homeless.
- Removes the outdated "On and after July 1, 2011" effective date language from the registration requirement, making it a permanent, ongoing obligation for all qualifying organizations.
- Clarifies that registered organizations remain subject to Code Section 49-5-12 requirements for minors present longer than 72 hours after accepting services, replacing the term "service provider" with "registered organization."
- Adds a new provision explicitly stating that registration does not exempt organizations from Code Section 20-1A-10, which governs licensure, commissioning, and inspections of early care and education programs.
- Requires qualifying organizations to be 501(c)(3) nonprofits with qualified staff on duty during all service hours and at least one employee licensed under specified professional licensing chapters of Title 43.
Legislative Description
Social services; registered organization are not exempt from regulation of early care and education programs; clarify
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
3/5/2014
Committee Referrals
Juvenile Justice2/20/2014
Full Bill Text
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